Where kids can get free summer meals in southwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — College Community is one of the school districts across Eastern Iowa participating in a summer meals program, providing free food to area kids. The program runs through August and all children can get a plate at no charge and first-come, first-serve. Here's a list of...
Iowa DOT warns against Department of Motor Vehicles text scam
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Suspended vehicle registration, driving privileges, and potential prosecution. Those are just some of the things Macey Wheeler thought she was facing when she got a text from an unknown email claiming to be the DMV. “Receiving like, all of that in one is a little...
Who Has the Best Burgers in Eastern Iowa? Iowans Weigh In [GALLERY]
We know the "official" best burger winner in the state of Iowa this year, but which restaurants here in Eastern Iowa deserve a little love?. Back in May, the 2025 winner for Iowa's Best Burger Competition was announced, and we were bummed to find out that it wasn't one of the finalists from here in Eastern Iowa....
Alliant Energy Launches Iowa’s Biggest Solar Project
At the beginning of May, Alliant Energy brought its Pleasant Creek Solar Project online in Linn County, Iowa. At 200 megawatts (MW) and spanning about 1,100 acres, the company announced that it is the biggest solar site in the state and will generate enough power for at least 40,000 residences per year. A NextEra...
Best MMA Gyms in Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offers an impressive range of mixed martial arts (MMA) gyms catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned fighters. Whether you are looking to learn self-defense, get fit, or train for professional fights, Cedar Rapids has something for you. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best MMA gyms...
5 Best Pizza Places in Iowa City, Iowa to Try
Iowa City combines University of Iowa energy, literary heritage, and progressive Midwest character. Here’s where locals find their favorite pizza in 2025. This Iowa City institution since 1944 serves distinctive thin-crust pies that generations of Hawkeyes consider essential to the university experience. Their...
Summer Soccer Clubs Begin Across Iowa: a Volunteers Thoughts
For the past 10 years, I have been heavily involved in my town's local soccer scene (Cascade). I sit on our local club board, volunteer to coach, mend nets and goals, and mow and paint lines each summer. It seems like a thankless job at times, but I love it as I get to work with some of the best kids around. Most...
Wisconsin Takes Series with Sunday Win over Kernels
GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers concluded a very successful homestand with a 7-5 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field. Eduardo Garcia, Blake Burke, and Marco Dinges all continued their torrid hitting while Sam Garcia was solid in his first Midwest League...
10th annual Austin Strong Ride & Drive rallies Eastern Iowa for childhood cancer fight
SPRINGVILLE, Iowa — The 10th annual “Austin Strong” Ride & Drive rolled through Eastern Iowa on Sunday, bringing together motorcycles, cars, and even minivans, all to honor a Springville boy who died from childhood cancer. The charity event began at Sally’s on Broadway, with riders traveling to...
Arts group revitalizes century-old rural Iowa school building
(Cedar Rapids) -- Inside a two-story, century-old brick fortress, sun shines through stained glass artworks. Music serenades down the hall; a koi pond will soon reflect a kaleidoscope of oranges and whites. Magic happens here. But it isn’t a fairytale—this is Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eastern Iowa Arts Academy—a...